In an Emergency, always call 9-1-1
FIRE SEASON
April 1 to October 31
Open Air Burning Permitted between 6:00pm and 8:00am with Activated Permit
Mission Statement
Fire Stations
Station #1
18 King Street, Delta
Station #2
5 Otter Lake Road, Lombardy
Station #3
32 Halladay Street, Elgin
Station #4
31 Spring Street, Westport
Burn Permits
The Ontario Fire Code prohibits open burning unless approved by the Chief Fire Official. Township By-Law 2019-16 – Open-Air Burning allows for such approved open-air burning through a permit process. Any unauthorized burning may result in a fine pursuant to the Ontario Fire Code, and the Provincial Offences Act.
- Burn permits are required for all burning, except for campfires no bigger than 3ft X 3ft X 3ft (1m X 1m X 1m) (Campfires are also exempt from Fire Season time-of-day restrictions
- Burn Permits cost $10 for the year
- Burn Permits are available for sale ONLINE using link in the resources tab and at the township municipal office.
Contact Us
Gene Richardson
Fire Chief/Manager of Community Protection
Phone: 613-283-4945 or 613-264-6241
Email:
Shane Peters
Deputy Chief/Community Safety Officer
Phone: 613-359-5373 or 613-928-2251 Ext. 400
Email:
Doris Sawrie
Fire Administrator
Phone: 613-928-2251 Ext. 243
Email:
